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America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees
02/05/25
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PBS Reno and Sinclair Launch KNPB-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 5-11
01/21/25
This innovative launch brings PBS Reno’s high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space. -
Jennifer Kieley Promoted to Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at America’s Public Television Stations
01/09/25
Jen has served APTS for over 18 years with exceptional skill, loyalty and thoughtful leadership. -
America’s Public Television Stations Statement on the Death of President Carter
12/29/24
President Jimmy Carter's support for public broadcasting in our early years was instrumental in our development as an important national educational and cultural institution.
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Public Television Enjoys Broad Bipartisan Support
The bipartisan support for public media in Congress reflects the overwhelming support of the American people for our service in communities across the country.
The federal investment in public broadcasting is essential to local public television stations’ public service missions of education, public safety and civic leadership, and to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, every day has access to these essential services for free.